Mr. Philip Watt:

I absolutely agree. Some of the hospitals, the tertiary hospitals, are better than others. They have a dedicated room in case somebody is experiencing a significant episode, and that is great. In addition, this is about the need for expertise to be available all the way round. Doctors have some specialised training in mental health but it is extremely important that a specialised mental health practitioner is available, especially for out-of-hours services. A little bit of imagination goes a long way. There are some really good examples in Australia and the UK around how to avoid having to treat people in emergency departments in hospitals. A little bit more imagination and work with the clinicians and the voluntary sector could address these issues.